HDC Minutes 9-10-2020City of Van Buren, Arkansas
Municipal Annex
111 North 12 Street • Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES
September 10, 2020
The Van Buren Historic District Commission held its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 1Q, 2020 at
5:30 P.M. in die City Council Room of the Municipal Complcx. Members Present: Chairman Vickie Davis,
Vice Chairman Derald Porter, Paul Gibson, Cathy Gifford, Lonnie London, and Steve Edwards. Others
present Kevin Clauson from The Hill Firm.
Chairman Vicltie Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30pm, the first item on d1e agenda was to approve die
minutes from the last meeting. A motion was made by Lonnie London and seconded by Paul Gibson to
approve the minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.
Next item on the agenda was a Certificate of Appropriateness on 806 Main Street, Kevin Clauson,'I'he Hill
Firm, representing Jim Petty for fagade design and materials approval. Mx. Clauson approached the
commission and presented the drawings for the fagade of the building. Hardy Board will be used for die
enttyway. Brick for the fagade. Windows will be wood framed and double paned. Chairman Davis stated the
colors must be selected from the historic color chart and the brick is to blend in with other surrounding
buildings. Awning is to be comparable to businesses next door in fabric. The Hill Firm is to provide samples
of Brick and paint colors to the commission for approval. Construction is approved to start. A motion by
Lonnie London and seconded by Paul Gibson for approval to start construction on 806 Main Street. The
motion was approved unanimously.
Chairman Vickie Davis reminded commissioners about the upcoming Zoom Training that will be available
online wid7 zoom, September 11th. Also, training for CLG grant applications and the process on September
17 will be available online too.
New/Old Business: Steve Gunter, Code Enforcement contacted the buIlding owner George Tomldns to have
pigeon dung removed.
A motion to adjourn was made by Lonnie London and seconded by Paul Gibson,
Vickie Davis, Chairman �y/ally Bailey, Planning Director